Cryptic crossword clue
Intelligence but not at the top? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LOWDOWN

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The straight part
We know that "Intelligence" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case intelligence = lowdown.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LOWDOWN mean?

LOWDOWN noun
  1. The story or truth.
LOWDOWN adjective
  1. Unfair; shameful.

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